Can you prevent a Louisville ex-spouse from taking your child out of the country during or after a divorce in Louisville? There are several valid reasons for concern when a former spouse wishes to take your child(ren) out of state or out of the country. This is especially true if the child’s other parent is...
What Does a Louisville Family Court Consider to Be the Best Interests of the Child?
The guiding principle of Kentucky Family Law in cases which includes a child or children is “the best interests of the child.” What does a Louisville Family Court Consider to be the best interests of the child? What do you need to know as a parent during and after a divorce which involves child custody...
Does Your Child’s Opinion Matter in Louisville Parenting Time Cases?
Does your child’s opinion matter in Louisville parenting time cases? Will the Judge listen to the input of a child during or after a divorce? Will the child’s perspective outweigh the positions of their parents? The short answer is the Judge will listen to the input of any “mature” child. This is generally established as...
Is a Child of Divorce More Likely to Seek a Divorce Later in Life?
We are often asked about the impact of a divorce on children. Is a child of divorce more likely to seek a divorce later in life or face other relationship-related challenges? There may be good news on this front based upon data in the most recent US Census. It is actually important to note statistics...